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General Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional projects, focusing on security assessments.
• Assist in managing work intake and maintaining the Project Portfolio Management for the Operational Excellence team.
• Monitor and manage the IT PMO repository to ensure comprehensive project documentation, processes, templates, and communications are up to date.
• Support the vendor onboarding process for key Major Projects.
• Administer the IT Project Portfolio Management tool effectively.
• Conduct monthly internal audits on IT PMO managed projects.
• Help develop and deliver financial reports related to projects.
• Manage small-scale projects as assigned to support team objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to enhance project performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of project management concepts and methodologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to generate status updates and reports consistently.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable about project management tools.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, promoting teamwork in a matrix environment.
• Adept at maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Demonstrated dedication to the successful completion of critical projects.
• Proficiency in problem-solving under pressure.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach.
• Awareness of relevant Project Management software tools.

EDUCATION:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

FIELD OF STUDY:

• Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field.

Summary This National Guard position is for a PROJECT COORDINATION SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T0043000 and is part of the FL JFHQ, National Guard. Responsibilities As a Project Coordination Specialist, GS-0301-11, you will analyze, coordinate and/or performs a variety of special projects/program assignments and studies which lead to resolution of management problems and improvement of operations. Independently develops a plan of action, recommends solutions. Coordinates with State ARNG/ANG Command staff, Directorates or Group Commanders and, NGB Functional Managers to obtain and exchange information and develop recommendations for management decisions. Monitors and analyzes program/project progress, recommending changes based on findings as needed. Develops all reports, briefings, and status of assigned projects/programs. Performs a wide variety of support duties to facilitate the work of the office. Arranges scheduling of appointments, meetings, briefings, and other commitments that have a directly effecting on future decisions and program direction. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Exceptive Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)" and is open to on board (Tenure 1, 2 and 3) federal employees/technicians (T32 and T5) within the agency. Tenure can be in block 24 on your latest SF 50. PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. FLARNG BUS Code NG5022: This position is "included" in the bargaining unit and eligible for labor organization representation. The current exclusive representative is The Association of Civilian Technicians, Chapter 87 and the President is Mr. Michael Ortmayer at TEMPORARY PROMOTION: For On-board FLNG Title 5 selectees only, this is a special program funded position not to exceed 4 years. Permanent employees in the Title 5 excepted civil service who accept this position will retain their permanent tenure status AND return to their previous Title 5 position. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT: For On-board FLNG Title 32 selectees only, an on-board individual employed in the Title 32 excepted civil service who accepts this position not to exceed 4 years, will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3) to the T5 Excepted service. The indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS11: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (

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Functional Title: Strategic Coordination Project Manager
Job Title: Management Analyst IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Process Improvement

Posting Number: 3677
Closing Date: 09/09/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $7,350.00
Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 20%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

Other Locations:

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Brief Job Description:

The Process Improvement Unit (PIU) Strategic Coordination Project Manager (PM) works under the direction of the Director of the Process Improvement Unit in the Office of Compliance and System Coordination (OCSC). This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the agency's cross-program and cross-agency project initiatives. Establishes reporting tools and mechanisms to regularly report cross division coordination activities and other agency projects to executives and other key staff. Manages DSHS special projects, utilizing project management tools in coordination with agency business and program units. The position facilitates work groups and compiles and analyzes information to develop project recommendations and reports. May plan and direct organizational assessments and monitor and report on successes and challenges related to organizational change activities. Promotes and implements approaches to continuously assess and improve health outcomes and/or business processes. The work requires regular interaction and coordination with executive, program, and legal staff and others within DSHS and HHSC.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

EJF 1: The PM serves as project manager and lead for the development of the agency's strategic and operational plans. This work involves: providing technical assistance to all functional divisions and programmatic areas within DSHS for the development of their area's strategic and operational initiatives; leading the agency in planning for the agency's submission of it's formal strategic plan; developing all necessary documents as dictated by the State Legislative Budget Board (LBB), legislature, and Office of the Governor; working with agency staff across all areas of DSHS and HHSC to develop strategic initiatives; facilitating project status reporting; leading work groups and project teams; ensuring that any discussion or decisions made regarding project status are accurately captured in the tracking system; assisting program area managers when it is time to close out a project; and working with program area managers to evaluate performance to see that the project had the intended impact (50%).

EJF 2: The PIU Project Manager serves as project manager for initiatives that impact key functions within DSHS. This work involves: providing technical assistance to areas in the development of project charters and work plans at the start of a new project; ensuring that critical project documentation is completed timely; facilitating project status reporting; leading work groups and project teams; ensuring that any discussion or decisions made regarding project status are accurately captured in the tracking system; assisting program area managers when it is time to close out a project; and working with program area managers to evaluate performance to see that the project had the intended impact (20%).

EJF 3: The PM leads management studies conducted by the PIU team, including, but not limited to analyzing any data sources and identifying possible trends; contributing to the design and implementation of survey tools; identifying key findings; and, proposing recommendations for change that represent practical solutions to problems identified during the study. The PM will also work with the area under review to ensure that recommendations are addressed in an action plan that will subsequently become part of DSHS business processes. The PM will also be available to oversee, review, and evaluate corrective actions to determine if the actions have led to increased efficiency and effectiveness. (15%).

EJF 4: The PM is responsible, alone or in conjunction with others, to produce a variety of communication items related to departmental planning exercises and department-wide initiatives being undertaken at DSHS that may include: DSHS strategic and operational plans, priority initiatives, response to legislative request or reports, Survey of Employee Engagement (SEE), etc. (10%).

EJF 5: Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location (5%).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of public health and health care policy issues, systems of service, and programs; project management methodology/tools.; and organizational development and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs and procedures.

Skill in effectively organizing and presenting complex information in written and oral communications; analyzing and solving problems in collaboration with numerous stakeholders; and providing consultation and technical assistance to varied audiences.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff at levels of an organization, agencies, providers, and stakeholders; and understand and align operations and support strategies according to business needs.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, political science (or government), business administration, management, strategic planning, process improvement, quality improvement or a related discipline required.
2. Experience with project management and/or process improvement tools, education, or training.
3. Experience managing public health-related process improvement projects, planning and facilitating meetings, and writing reports for diverse audiences including senior and executive management.
4. Experience may be substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form

*Top Skills Details*

* 5+ Years of Project Management Experience.
* Experience running technical infrastructure projects. Examples include: Network Refresh, Site Builds/Consolidations, Firewall Implementation, LAN/WAN upgrade, Core Switch Replacement, etc.
* Experience working with Fortune 500 environments and/or global teams.
*Description*
Client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to assist with projects supporting their global Network Services division. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for helping support Client's global initiatives for physical infrastructure and network services (LAN, WAN and Firewall) upgrades, implementations and deployments. Projects may include:
* Manage global Site related projects (new sites, site consolidations, site closures)- work closely with a Physical Infrastructure resource to manage all IT service related activities
* Coordinate and manage IT acquisition and divestiture initiatives related to integration and/or separation of IT infrastructure. This includes, but not limited to LAN, WAN and Border (firewall) technologies
* Facilitate IS War Rooms and participate in War Room on-call 24x7 rotation
Candidates responsibilities will include:
* Align with IT business units and associated individuals from other companies as appropriate to plan and schedule IT tasks associated to successful acquisition and divestiture projects.
* Provide project management support during weekday and weekend implementation tasks, and hyper care support process for IT implementation tasks.
* Be able to produce and maintain status reports, meeting minutes, dashboards, milestones and other documents as part of project delivery.
* Maintain and drive closure of open risks, issues, and action item (registers)
* Provides primary communication point for all IT components and be point of escalation with other project managers and sponsors.
* Escalate plan slippage and/or resource constraints to the leadership
* Develop and manages the project plan, including project scope, WBS, development/delivery schedule, resource requirements and integration efforts
* Budgeting and Control - Responsible for putting together, tracking and adhering to project budgets. Familiarity and knowledge of all project budget components is a must.
* Communicate with designated users or point persons on schedules, testing requirements and integration support associated to IT tasks.
* Communicate with 3rd party service providers and IT hardware and software vendors as needed to support IT tasks.
* Support weekend and off hours infrastructure migration projects, including 'HyperCare' shift rotations.
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Ability to work well and build relationships with business stakeholders.
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully onsite position in Gurnee,IL.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2025.
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• 5+ Years of Project Management Experience.
• Experience running technical infrastructure projects. Examples include: Network Refresh, Site Builds/Consolidations, Firewall Implementation, LAN/WAN upgrade, Core Switch Replacement, etc.
• Experience working with Fortune 500 environments and/or global teams.
  
  

• 5+ Years of Project Management Experience.
• Experience running technical infrastructure projects. Examples include: Network Refresh, Site Builds/Consolidations, Firewall Implementation, LAN/WAN upgrade, Core Switch Replacement, etc.
• Experience working with Fortune 500 environments and/or global teams.
  
  

• Manage global Site related projects (new sites, site consolidations, site closures)- work closely with a Physical Infrastructure resource to manage all IT service related activities
• Coordinate and manage IT acquisition and divestiture initiatives related to integration and/or separation of IT infrastructure. This includes, but not limited to LAN, WAN and Border (firewall) technologies
• Facilitate IS War Rooms and participate in War Room on-call 24x7 rotation
  
  

• Align with IT business units and associated individuals from other companies as appropriate to plan and schedule IT tasks associated to successful acquisition and divestiture projects.
• Provide project management support during weekday and weekend implementation tasks, and hyper care support process for IT implementation tasks.
• Be able to produce and maintain status reports, meeting minutes, dashboards, milestones and other documents as part of project delivery.
• Maintain and drive closure of open risks, issues, and action item (registers)
• Provides primary communication point for all IT components and be point of escalation with other project managers and sponsors.
• Escalate plan slippage and/or resource constraints to the leadership
• Develop and manages the project plan, including project scope, WBS, development/delivery schedule, resource requirements and integration efforts
• Budgeting and Control - Responsible for putting together, tracking and adhering to project budgets. Familiarity and knowledge of all project budget components is a must.
• Communicate with designated users or point persons on schedules, testing requirements and integration support associated to IT tasks.
• Communicate with 3rd party service providers and IT hardware and software vendors as needed to support IT tasks.
• Support weekend and off hours infrastructure migration projects, including HyperCare shift rotations.
  
  

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of complex network infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires a strong background in project management methodologies, excellent communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of network technologies, particularly DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM). A key aspect of this position will be leveraging Jira to implement and optimize project workflows and reporting.

• Must be a professional PM who can juggle multiple projects first and foremost.
• Must be in office 3 days/ week: 30 Hudson Street Jersey City (preferably) (200 West NYC alternatively)
• Must be prepared to start @ 8 am
• Will be supporting project on East Coast plus multiple time zones, (UK, India, US west)
• Familiar with production support activities, change management, communication, execution.
• Must be familiar with Jira, huge opportunity to implement Jira workflows and reporting.
• Familiar with DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) a really nice to have
• Familiar with External DNS, Autoproxy, NTP, Runtime End of Life
• Self-starter - initiative, written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage multiple initiatives
• Vendor Management, Risk Management, Business continuity planning and execution.
• Excel, Word Project Power Point, Java scripting

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple network infrastructure projects simultaneously, including Migration of DDI vendors, NTP - Network Time protocol infrastructure expansion and DDI related infrastructure projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Manage project status reporting, host weekly meetings, and ensure clear communication to all stakeholder
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing effective resolution strategies.

• Provide project management support for the DDI weekly team, including facilitating stand-ups, creating, and reporting on Jiras, and managing team communications.
• Oversee projects related to BCP and Tech Risks for the DDI team, utilizing Jira for tracking and reporting.
• Leverage familiarity with External DNS, Autoproxy, NTP, and Runtime End of Life to guide project execution.

• Champion the use of Jira and Confluence, with a significant opportunity to design and implement new Jira workflows and reporting dashboards to enhance team productivity and visibility.
• Manage and maintain project documentation in Confluence, ensuring it is accurate and up-to-date.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management:
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including tracking deliverables and ensuring adherence to agreements.
• Coordinate change management processes, project-related communications, and training events for various initiatives.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a complex, enterprise-level environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing network infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in production support activities, change management, and business continuity planning.

• In-depth knowledge of DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) principles and technologies. Experience with QIP to BlueCat migrations is highly desirable but not a hard requirement.
• Familiarity managing a DevOps style team. Highly desirable in the following areas DNS, DHCP, IPAM and NTP.
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence is mandatory; experience implementing Jira workflows is a significant plus and a must.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of python scripting is an advantage.

• A self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong risk management and vendor management capabilities.

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Must be in office 3 days/ week: 30 Hudson Street Jersey City (preferably) (200 West NYC alternatively)
• Must be prepared to start @ 8 am